Netherlands
At the World Cup: every game since 1934, men's and women's, with the weather at kick-off.
- 2ndBest men's finish1974, 1978, 2010
- 12World Cups of 2359 games: 32 won, 16 drawn, 11 lost; 107 scored, 57 conceded.
- 2ndBest women's finish2019
- 3Women's World Cups of 916 games: 10 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost; 26 scored, 12 conceded.
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World Cup
Men's Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All World Cup games | 59 | 32 | 16 | 11 | 54% |
| Group games | 36 | 23 | 11 | 2 | 64% |
| Knockout games | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39% |
| Finals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| At a World Cup they didn't host | 59 | 32 | 16 | 11 | 54% |
| Against UEFA teams | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 44% |
| Against CONMEBOL teams | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 50% |
| Against CONCACAF teams | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Against CAF teams | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71% |
| Against AFC teams | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 86% |
Men's Longest runs
- 6Netherlands won 6 World Cup games in a row, 14 Jun 2010 to 6 Jul 2010.
- 9Netherlands have gone 9 World Cup games unbeaten since 21 Nov 2022, and counting.
- 3Netherlands drew 3 World Cup games in a row, 12 Jun 1990 to 21 Jun 1990.
- 2Netherlands lost 2 World Cup games in a row, 27 May 1934 to 5 Jun 1938.
- 4Netherlands went 4 World Cup games without a win, 12 Jun 1990 to 24 Jun 1990.
- 9Netherlands have scored in 9 World Cup games in a row since 21 Nov 2022, and counting.
- 2Netherlands scored three or more in 2 World Cup games in a row, 20 Jun 2026 to 25 Jun 2026.
- 3Netherlands kept a clean sheet in 3 World Cup games in a row, 5 Jul 2014 to 12 Jul 2014.
- 2Netherlands went 2 World Cup games without scoring, 5 Jul 2014 to 9 Jul 2014.
- 4Netherlands won 4 World Cup games in a row by two or more, 23 Jun 1974 to 3 Jul 1974.
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- 2Netherlands won 2 World Cup games in a row by three or more, 23 Jun 1974 to 26 Jun 1974.
- 5Netherlands won 5 World Cup games in a row by a single goal, 19 Jun 2010 to 6 Jul 2010.
- 6Netherlands scored first in 6 World Cup games in a row, 23 Jun 1974 to 3 Jun 1978.
- 4Netherlands have scored first in 4 World Cup games in a row since 14 Jun 2026, and counting.
- 3Netherlands won 3 World Cup knockout games in a row, 28 Jun 2010 to 6 Jul 2010.
- 4Netherlands went 4 World Cup knockout games unbeaten, 29 Jun 2014 to 12 Jul 2014.
- 3Netherlands have gone 3 World Cup knockout games unbeaten since 3 Dec 2022, and counting.
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Men's Runs that stand out
- 6Netherlands won 6 World Cup group games in a row, 14 Jun 2010 to 23 Jun 2014.
- 4Netherlands drew 4 World Cup group games in a row in Europe, 12 Jun 1990 to 13 Jun 1998.
- 5Netherlands kept a clean sheet in 5 World Cup group games in a row, 26 Jun 1974 to 7 Jun 1978.
- 9Netherlands went 9 World Cup group games unbeaten, 11 Jun 2006 to 23 Jun 2014.
- 3Netherlands have drawn 3 World Cup games in a row in dry weather since 9 Dec 2022, and counting.
- 3Netherlands won 3 World Cup group games in a row by a single goal in dry weather, 19 Jun 2010 to 18 Jun 2014.
- 4Netherlands kept a clean sheet in 4 World Cup games in a row against CONMEBOL teams, 15 Jun 1974 to 7 Jun 1978.
- 3Netherlands kept a clean sheet in 3 World Cup games in a row against CONMEBOL teams, 23 Jun 2014 to 12 Jul 2014.
Men's Every World Cup
| Year | Hosts | Went out | P | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Canada, Mexico, United States | Round of 32 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 5 |
| 2022 | Qatar | Quarter-finals | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| 2014 | Brazil | Third | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 4 |
| 2010 | South Africa | Runners-up | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 |
| 2006 | Germany | Round of 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | France | Fourth | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 |
| 1994 | United States | Quarter-finals | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 |
| 1990 | Italy | Round of 16 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 1978 | Argentina | Runners-up | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 10 |
| 1974 | West Germany | Runners-up | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 |
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P played, W won, D drawn (a shoot-out is a draw), L lost, GF scored, GA conceded.
Men's Biggest wins
- 5Netherlands 5-0 South Korea1998 World Cup, group stage, Group E, Stade Vélodrome, 20 Jun 1998.
- 4Netherlands 5-1 Sweden2026 World Cup, group stage, Group F, NRG Stadium, 20 Jun 2026.
- 4Netherlands 5-1 Spain2014 World Cup, group stage, Group B, Arena Fonte Nova, 13 Jun 2014.
- 4Netherlands 5-1 Austria1978 World Cup, second group stage, Group A, Estadio Chateau Carreras, 14 Jun 1978.
- 4Netherlands 4-0 Argentina1974 World Cup, second group stage, Group A, Parkstadion, 26 Jun 1974.
The number is the margin in goals.
Men's Heaviest defeats
- 3Czechoslovakia 3-0 Netherlands (after extra time)1938 World Cup, round of 16, Stade Jules Deschaseaux, 5 Jun 1938.
- 2Argentina 3-1 Netherlands (after extra time)1978 World Cup, final, Estadio Monumental, 25 Jun 1978.
- 1Spain 1-0 Netherlands (after extra time)2010 World Cup, final, Soccer City, 11 Jul 2010.
- 1Portugal 1-0 Netherlands2006 World Cup, round of 16, Frankenstadion, 25 Jun 2006.
- 1Croatia 2-1 Netherlands1998 World Cup, third-place play-off, Parc des Princes, 11 Jul 1998.
Men's Head to head
| Against | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33% | 1974 to 2022 |
| Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60% | 1974 to 2014 |
| Germany | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0% | 1974 to 1990 |
| Belgium | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1994 to 1998 |
| Japan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% | 2010 to 2026 |
| Mexico | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% | 1998 to 2014 |
| Morocco | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% | 1994 to 2026 |
| Republic of Ireland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% | 1990 to 1994 |
| Serbia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 1998 to 2006 |
| Spain | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50% | 2010 to 2014 |
Men's In the rain and the heat
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the rain | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 67% |
| In dry weather | 44 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 55% |
| In a strong wind | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75% |
| In the warm (25°C or more) | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 67% |
| In the cold (under 12°C) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60% |
From the 57 games with the weather at kick-off on record (from 1950).
Women's World Cup
Women's Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Women's World Cup games | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 63% |
| Group games | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 67% |
| Knockout games | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 57% |
| Finals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| At a World Cup they didn't host | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 63% |
| Against UEFA teams | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75% |
| Against CONCACAF teams | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| Against CAF teams | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Against AFC teams | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50% |
| Against OFC teams | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
Women's Longest runs
- 6Netherlands won 6 Women's World Cup games in a row, 11 Jun 2019 to 3 Jul 2019.
- 6Netherlands went 6 Women's World Cup games unbeaten, 11 Jun 2019 to 3 Jul 2019.
- 3Netherlands went 3 Women's World Cup games without a win, 11 Jun 2015 to 23 Jun 2015.
- 8Netherlands scored in 8 Women's World Cup games in a row, 15 Jun 2015 to 3 Jul 2019.
- 5Netherlands have scored in 5 Women's World Cup games in a row since 23 Jul 2023, and counting.
- 2Netherlands kept a clean sheet in 2 Women's World Cup games in a row, 1 Aug 2023 to 6 Aug 2023.
- 2Netherlands won 2 Women's World Cup games in a row by two or more, 1 Aug 2023 to 6 Aug 2023.
- 2Netherlands won 2 Women's World Cup games in a row by a single goal, 20 Jun 2019 to 25 Jun 2019.
- 6Netherlands scored first in 6 Women's World Cup games in a row, 11 Jun 2019 to 3 Jul 2019.
- 3Netherlands won 3 Women's World Cup knockout games in a row, 25 Jun 2019 to 3 Jul 2019.
Show all 11 of Netherlands's longest runs
Each kind's longest, and any still going. Tap one to see every game in it.
Women's Runs that stand out
- 6Netherlands have scored first in 6 Women's World Cup group games in a row since 11 Jun 2019, and counting.
- 4Netherlands scored first in 4 Women's World Cup games in a row, 23 Jul 2023 to 6 Aug 2023.
- 4Netherlands won 4 Women's World Cup group games in a row, 11 Jun 2019 to 23 Jul 2023.
- 4Netherlands won 4 Women's World Cup games in a row in dry weather, 15 Jun 2019 to 3 Jul 2019.
- 7Netherlands have scored in 7 Women's World Cup group games in a row since 15 Jun 2015, and counting.
- 3Netherlands scored first in 3 Women's World Cup games in a row in the cold (under 12°C), 23 Jul 2023 to 1 Aug 2023.
- 7Netherlands scored in 7 Women's World Cup games in a row in dry weather, 6 Jun 2015 to 3 Jul 2019.
- 3Netherlands have won 3 Women's World Cup group games in a row in Europe since 11 Jun 2019, and counting.
Women's Every Women's World Cup
| Year | Hosts | Went out | P | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Australia, New Zealand | Quarter-finals | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| 2019 | France | Runners-up | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 |
| 2015 | Canada | Round of 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
P played, W won, D drawn (a shoot-out is a draw), L lost, GF scored, GA conceded.
Women's Biggest wins
- 7Netherlands 7-0 Vietnam2023 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group E, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 1 Aug 2023.
- 2Netherlands 2-0 South Africa2023 Women's World Cup, round of 16, Sydney Football Stadium, 6 Aug 2023.
- 2Netherlands 2-0 Italy2019 Women's World Cup, quarter-final, Stade du Hainaut, 29 Jun 2019.
- 2Netherlands 3-1 Cameroon2019 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group E, Stade du Hainaut, 15 Jun 2019.
- 1Netherlands 1-0 Portugal2023 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group E, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 23 Jul 2023.
The number is the margin in goals.
Women's Heaviest defeats
- 2United States 2-0 Netherlands2019 Women's World Cup, final, Parc Olympique Lyonnais, 7 Jul 2019.
- 1Spain 2-1 Netherlands (after extra time)2023 Women's World Cup, quarter-final, Wellington Regional Stadium, 11 Aug 2023.
- 1Japan 2-1 Netherlands2015 Women's World Cup, round of 16, BC Place, 23 Jun 2015.
- 1China 1-0 Netherlands2015 Women's World Cup, group stage, Group A, Commonwealth Stadium, 11 Jun 2015.
Women's Head to head
| Against | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% | 2015 to 2019 |
| Japan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50% | 2015 to 2019 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 2015 to 2019 |
| United States | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 2019 to 2023 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 2019 |
| China | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 2015 |
| Italy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 2019 |
| Portugal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 2023 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 2023 |
| Spain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 2023 |
Women's In the rain and the heat
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In dry weather | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 60% |
| In the cold (under 12°C) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
From the 16 games with the weather at kick-off on record (from 1950).